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RAL Classic - e.g. RAL XXXX
RAL CLASSIC colour 4-digit references have been an accepted format for colour definition for more than 70 years.
This basic collection consists of more than 210 colours and is available as a fan-deck, booklet or chart in a gloss or semi-matt finish.
RAL is a colour matching system originating in Germany, is widely used in Europe but is now becoming increasingly international. In colloquial speech RAL refers to the RAL Classic system, mainly used for varnish and powder coating and for "items", architectural or industrial products
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RAL Design - e.g. RAL XXX YY ZZ
RAL DESIGN (7-digit) colour references have been developed for advanced colour management - e.g. for designers, architects and advertising agencies.
The RAL Design system consists of 1625 colours and assists with colour harmonies and is referenced in terms of hue, lightness and chroma.
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RAL Effect - e.g. RAL XXX-Y
The RAL Effect range (3+1 digits) consists of 420 solid colours and 70 metallic colours, based on waterborne paint systems.
Each colour family has 6 solid colours and a harmonious, matching metallic colour.
The RAL Effect colours comply with relevant European EN and ISO standards regarding heavy metals.
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BS 4800 - e.g. BS XX A YY
British Standard BS 4800 (last revised in 2011) for paint colours used in building construction. It incorporates many well known decorative colours in the UK, such as Magnolia and Gardenia.
It is a subset of BS 5252.
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BS 2660 - e.g. BS X-YYY
British Standard BS 2660 is an older standard for paint colours used in building construction - now virtually replaced by BS 4800.
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BS 381C - e.g. BS XXX
BS 381C:1996 is a British Standard for colours used in identification, coding and other special purposes. It has been used largely by the UK military and other government or previously nationalised institutions.
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BS 5252 - e.g. BS XX A YY
BS 5252 is the British Standard framework for colour co-ordination for building purposes and incorporates derived standards such as those for paints (BS 4800), vitreous enamel (BS 4900), plastics (BS 4901), sheet and tile flooring (BS 4902).
In this chart, we included only colours
that are NOT included in BS 4800.
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Other BS Colours - e.g. BS XXX
Included here are British Standard colours that are no longer incorporated in BS 381C
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DIN 6164 - e.g. TSD X-Y-Z
DIN 6164 is a German colour standard now largely replaced by the RAL system
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NCS 2050 - e.g. S XXXX-BYYG
The Natural Color System (NCS) is a proprietary perceptual color model published by the Scandinavian Colour Institute (Skandinaviska Färginstitutet AB) of Stockholm, Sweden.
NCS® is a registered tradename of NCS Colour AB.
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Australian Standard Colours - e.g. TXX
Colours according to Australian Standard AS
2700. View the Australian Standard colour chart
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Pantone (PMS) Coated (C) - e.g. XXX or YYYY
The Pantone Color Matching System is largely a standardized color reproduction system for inks and printing.
By standardizing the colors, different manufacturers in different locations can all refer to the Pantone system to make sure colors match without direct contact with one another.
The "C" range refers to colours applied to coated paper.
PANTONE® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC.
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Pantone (PMS) Uncoated (U) - e.g. XXX or YYYY
The Pantone Color Matching System is largely a standardized color reproduction system for inks and printing.
By standardizing the colors, different manufacturers in different locations can all refer to the Pantone system to make sure colors match without direct contact with one another.
The "U" range refers to colours applied to uncoated paper.
PANTONE® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC.
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US Federal Standard 595 - e.g. XXXXX
The Federal Standard color system, officially named Federal Standard 595C - Colors Used in Government Procurement, is a US Federal Standard, issued by the General Services Administration. The standard is also widely referred to as FED-STD-595, FS-595, or similar names with the version letter appended. Federal Standard 595 is the color description and communication system developed in 1956 by the United States government.
Federal Standard 595C is now obsolete and has been superseded by AMS Standard 595A.
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AMS Standard 595A - e.g. XXXXX
The AMS (Aerospace Material Specification) Standard color system has superseded the Federal Standard 595C - Colors Used in Government Procurement, is a US Military Standard, issued by the SAE. AMS Standard 595A is the color description and communication system finalised in in 2016 by the United States government.
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Munsell color system - e.g. 2.5GY 5/4
Munsell color order system is based on a three-dimensional model depicted in the Munsell color tree as a color notation and ordering system. Each color has three qualities or attributes - hue, value and chroma. It and was the official color system for soil research, but now used extensively in other applications.
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Dulux® Trade colour chart
Dulux® Trade colours available in the United Kingdom. Dulux can match any RAL, BS or NCS colour as well as their own wide range of colours for liquid decorative paints. The paints are available through a wide variety of retail outlets including your local Brewers store.
Dulux® is a registered trade name of Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd and is a brand from Akzo Nobel.
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Sherwin-Williams® colour chart
Sherwin-Williams® paint colours available primarily in North America and Mexico but with world wide subsidiaries.
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Farrow and Ball® colour chart
Farrow and Ball® colours for
decorative paints available in the United Kingdom and Europe. The paints are available through a wide variety of retail outlets including your local Brewers store.
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Tikkurila® colour chart
Tikkurila® colours from the "Feel the Colour" range of decorative paints. Manufactured mainly in Finland the paints are available in Northern and Eastern Europe.
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Little Greene® colour chart
Little Greene® "Colours of England" decorative paints available in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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Isomat® colour chart
Isomat® colours for decorative paints. Manufactured in Greece, they are available in most of Europe.
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Fired Earth® colour chart
Fired Earth® supply wall, floor, kitchen and bathroom tiles with complementary paint colours for decorative applications. Manufactured in the UK.
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PPG / Johnstone's Trade® colour chart
PPG® is one of the world's largest paint companies. These colours are for decorative and industrial applications. Manufactured worldwide but mainly in the USA.
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Benjamin Moore® colour chart
Benjamin Moore® is a leading US based paint company. These colours are for decorative and industrial applications. Manufactured in USA
and distributed in the UK and Europe. In the UK, it was formerly Shaw Paints..
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